Vacant for decades? Why the government can't simply take over abandoned properties

Vacant for decades? Why the government can’t simply take over abandoned properties |

Abandoned buildings are a common sight across Indian cities (Photo: PTI). From deserted bungalows to crumbling apartment blocks, abandoned buildings are a common sight across Indian cities. But can the government simply step in and take over or demolish such properties? The answer is not straightforward.India has no single, comprehensive law governing abandoned buildings. Instead,…

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JEECUP seat allotment result 2026 round 3 likely to be out today at jeecup.admissions.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

JEECUP seat allotment result 2026 round 3 likely to be out today at jeecup.admissions.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

The JEECUP Round 3 seat allotment result for UP Polytechnic Admissions 2026 has been released, enabling candidates to check their admission status online. Applicants allotted seats must complete the online acceptance fee payment within the specified dates, undergo document verification at district help centres, and fulfil all counselling formalities before the academic session begins on…

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Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya: “Like the appearance of silver in mother of pearl, the world seems real until the Self, the underlying reality, is realised.” What the monk philosopher advised on realising the 'deeper awareness'

Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya: “Like the appearance of silver in mother of pearl, the world seems real until the Self, the underlying reality, is realised.” What the monk philosopher advised on realising the ‘deeper awareness’

We often perceive the world based on fleeting experiences and assumptions. Adi Shankaracharya taught that reality is deeper than what initially appears to us. The quote illustrates this by comparing the world’s appearance to silver in mother-of-pearl. Modern life’s focus on external validation can create stress and emptiness. Recognizing our unchanging awareness offers a calmer…

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: Dalal Street begins session in red; BSE Sensex down over 500 points, NSE Nifty50 trades near 24,220

Stock Market Today Live Updates: Dalal Street begins session in red; BSE Sensex down over 500 points, NSE Nifty50 trades near 24,220

Stock market today: Dalal Street tumbles in opening trade; Sensex falls over 500 points, Nifty50 below 24,250 Stock market began the session in red, with both benchmarks plunging 0.5% in opening trade. NSE Nifty 50 was trading at 24,211.15, down 120.45 points (0.49%), while BSE Sensex slipped 470.48 points (0.60%) to 77,680.97. The fall comes…

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DU BTech Admission 2026 round 3 seat allotment out, July 21 deadline to accept seats: Check direct link here

DU BTech Admission 2026 round 3 seat allotment out, July 21 deadline to accept seats: Check direct link here

Delhi University has published the Round 3 BTech seat allotment for the 2026 admission cycle. Candidates allotted seats must complete seat acceptance by July 21, followed by document verification and fee payment within the notified deadlines. The university has also confirmed that further counselling rounds may be conducted if vacancies remain after Round 3. The…

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